Academy of Mary Immaculate vs Carlton Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 947 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Academy of Mary Immaculate
Fitzroy · Catholic high school · 7-12
612 students · ICSEA 1079
Carlton Primary School
Carlton · Government primary · Prep-6
114 students · ICSEA 957
| Measure | Academy of Mary Immaculate Fitzroy VIC | Carlton Primary School Carlton VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #112 of 348 | #1119 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #332 of 1,472 | #3588 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 612 | 114 |
| Girls / boys | 612 / 0 | 57 / 57 |
| Foundation intake | – | 18 |
| Year 7 cohort | 85 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 120 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 31 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 9.8% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1079 | 957 |
| ICSEA percentile | 78th | 28th |
| Top SEA quarter | 30% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 57% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 11.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 52.0 | 10.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.0 | 6.7 |
| Language background other than English | 37% | 91% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Fitzroy 3065 | Carlton 3053 |
| Council area | Yarra | Melbourne |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.academy.vic.edu.au | www.carltonprimaryschool.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Academy of Mary Immaculate scores higher on the Success Index (67.8 vs 37.7).
- •Academy of Mary Immaculate has the higher ICSEA (1079 vs 957), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Academy of Mary Immaculate is the larger school with 612 students compared with 114.
- •Academy of Mary Immaculate is a catholic school while Carlton Primary School is a government school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Academy of Mary Immaculate better than Carlton Primary School?
On the Success Index, Academy of Mary Immaculate ranks higher (67.8 vs 37.7 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Academy of Mary Immaculate and Carlton Primary School?
About 947 m in a straight line, between Fitzroy and Carlton in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Academy of Mary Immaculate has 11.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Carlton Primary School has 11.4.
How do Academy of Mary Immaculate and Carlton Primary School rank in VIC?
Academy of Mary Immaculate is 112th of 348 and Carlton Primary School is 1119th of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.